Chest X-Ray Anteroposterior (AP) View Template

Radiology Report  
  
Patient Name: John Doe  
Patient ID: 123456  
Date of Birth: 01/15/1975  
Date of Examination: 10/20/2023  
  
Referring Physician: Dr. Jane Smith  
Examination: MRI of the Lumbar Spine  
  
Clinical Indication:  
The patient presents with chronic lower back pain radiating to the left leg, with intermittent numbness and tingling. Suspected lumbar disc herniation.  
  
Technique:  
MRI of the lumbar spine was performed without contrast. Sagittal T1, T2, and STIR sequences, as well as axial T2-weighted images, were obtained.  
  
Findings:  
- Alignment: Normal lumbar lordosis is maintained. No evidence of spondylolisthesis.  
- Vertebral Bodies: Normal height and signal intensity of the vertebral bodies. No fractures or lesions identified.  
- Intervertebral Discs:  
  - L1-L2, L2-L3, and L3-L4: No significant disc bulge or herniation.  
  - L4-L5: Mild disc bulge with no significant spinal canal or foraminal stenosis.  
  - L5-S1: Moderate left paracentral disc herniation impinging on the left S1 nerve root.  
- Spinal Canal and Neural Foramina: No significant spinal canal stenosis. Mild left foraminal narrowing at L5-S1.  
- Conus Medullaris: Terminates at the L1 level and appears normal.  
  
Impression:  
1. Moderate left paracentral disc herniation at L5-S1 impinging on the left S1 nerve root, correlating with the patient's symptoms of left leg radiculopathy.  
2. Mild disc bulge at L4-L5 without significant stenosis.  
  
Recommendations:  
Clinical correlation is advised. Consideration for neurosurgical consultation for further management of the L5-S1 disc herniation. Physical therapy and pain management may be beneficial.  
  
Radiologist: Dr. Emily Carter  
Date of Report: 10/21/2023